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Investment Funds in Canada (Page 7 )

Updated On: 28-Feb-2026
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Ian is 25, employed, and has no dependents. He has no current financial or family obligations. He has asked for your recommendation for investing a $50,000 inheritance.
What asset allocation would typically suit an investor with Ian's characteristics?

  1. 10% in a bond fund, 80% in equity funds, 10% in a money market fund
  2. 10% in equity funds, 70% in a bond fund, 20% in a money market fund
  3. 35% in equity, 25% in a money market fund, 60% in a bond fund
  4. 50% in equity funds, 20% in a bond fund, and 30% in a money market fund

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Ian, as a Stage 1 ­ Early Earning Years investor, has no family or financial commitments, allowing for a higher risk tolerance. An asset allocation with a heavy equity weighting, such as 80% in equity funds, is suitable. The feedback from the document states:

"Ian would be considered a Stage 1 ­ Early Earning Years investor. Stage 1 investors, in general, are free of family and financial commitments, and would typically have a higher ability to tolerate risk. Thus, with its higher level of risk and lower component of income-based investments, 10% in a bond fund, 80% in equity funds and 10% in a money market fund would be most likely to be suitable."


Reference:

Chapter 4 ­ Getting to know the clientLearning Domain: The Know Your Client Communication Process



Your client contacts you requesting that you purchase a mutual fund based on a "hot tip" from a friend who has been a successful investor.
What bias is your client most likely being affected by?

  1. Overconfidence
  2. Availability
  3. Endowment
  4. Cognitive dissonance

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Overconfidence bias leads investors to overestimate their knowledge or the reliability of information, such as a "hot tip," prompting them to act without sufficient due diligence. The feedback from the document states:

"Overconfidence is defined generally as unwarranted faith in one's intuitive reasoning, judgements and cognitive abilities. People tend to overestimate both their predictive abilities as well as the precision of the information they have been given. For example, an investor may get a tip from a wealth advisor or read something on the Internet about an investment opportunity, and then take action (that is, make the decision to invest) based on her perceived knowledge advantage."


Reference:

Chapter 5 ­ Behavioural FinanceLearning Domain: The Know Your Client Communication Process



Jeff is a new client. He is 50 years old with modest savings in the low six figures, and wants to reinvest his portfolio to ensure that he can retire comfortably at age 65. In his meeting with Jeff, the advisor uncovered some of Jeff's biases. Jeff displayed several strong emotional biases along with a few weak cognitive biases.
What should the advisor do?

  1. The advisor should moderate and adapt to Jeff's cognitive biases
  2. The advisor should moderate and adapt to Jeff's emotional biases
  3. The advisor should moderate Jeff's emotional biases
  4. The advisor should adapt to Jeff's cognitive biases

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Given Jeff's low wealth level and strong emotional biases, the advisor should moderate and adapt to these emotional biases to ensure suitable investment recommendations. The feedback from the document states:

"Jeff has a relatively low level of wealth and strong emotional biases; that's why the advisor should moderate and adapt to Jeff's emotional biases."


Reference:

Chapter 5 ­ Behavioural FinanceLearning Domain: The Know Your Client Communication Process



How is a $10,000 withdrawal from a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) taxed?

  1. As regular income
  2. As a deduction against other income
  3. At a set rate of 30%
  4. Based on the type of investment income type

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Withdrawals from an RRSP are taxed as regular income at the plan holder's marginal tax rate, regardless of the type of income earned within the plan. The feedback from the document states:

"Contributions withdrawn from an RRSP are taxed as regular income at the plan holder's marginal tax rate."


Reference:

Chapter 6 ­ Tax and Retirement PlanningLearning Domain: The Know Your Client Communication Process



What portion of the withdrawal from a Registered Educational Savings Plan is tax-free?

  1. Dividend income earned
  2. Capital gains earned
  3. Original capital contributed
  4. Canadian Educational Savings Grant (CESG) amounts

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The original capital contributed to a Registered Educational Savings Plan (RESP) is not taxed upon withdrawal, while other amounts, such as income or grants, are taxable to the beneficiary. The feedback from the document states:

"The original capital withdrawn from an RESP is not taxed; all other amounts are taxed in the hands of the beneficiary."


Reference:

Chapter 6 ­ Tax and Retirement PlanningLearning Domain: The Know Your Client Communication Process






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